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September 2016
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editorial CONNECTING WITH LEGISLATORS
by Marshal Albright, President/CEO
During each visit we inform the candidate of our primary purpose, to provide reliable power and great service at the lowest possible cost. Most candidates are not aware of the size of our cooperative. CCEC represents the interests of more than 46,000 accounts, over 6 percent of the population of ND.
Over the past two months, a few Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) employees including myself and occasionally a representative from our power supplier, Minnkota Power Cooperative (Minnkota) have met with 40 North Dakota legislative candidates that represent constituents (our members) within our service area. The purpose of the meetings is to tell our story, to inform the candidates about CCEC and the challenges we face on a regulatory front and to learn more about their passion to run for the state legislature.
Some of the statistics we share during our visits are quite astounding. We have been in business for more than 79 years. Our membership has grown from 22,000 accounts in 2001 to more than 46,000 today. Our revenue has more than tripled since 2001 and at the end of 2015 was over $115 million. Throughout our history we have invested nearly $250 million in power supply infrastructure, what we call utility plant. This past year our power reliability was 99.991 percent on, the best of all cooperatives our size across the nation. We explain that we are one of 11 distribution cooperatives that own Minnkota. Their purpose is to supply all the power we need today and plan for our future power needs. They are
obligated by law to meet air quality limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency and renewable energy targets set by the state of North Dakota and Minnesota because they supply power to both states. Our power supply comes from coal, wind and hydro power. Most people don’t know that 29 percent of our power supply capacity comes from wind. Minnkota is also required to meet ambient air quality standards set by the EPA. Over the past 10 years Minnkota has invested more than $425 million to reduce emissions at our power plants and currently is in full compliance with the EPA. Emissions have been reduced 70-95 percent and as a result North Dakota is one of seven states that meets the strict federal ambient air quality standards. In the future, our challenge will be to sustain high electric service reliability and to keep power costs affordable. Most legislative candidates have heard about the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CCP), a mandate from the EPA to reduce carbon dioxide 45 percent by 2030, but most didn’t know much about the actual impacts, including much higher electricity
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costs and an estimated 7,000 local jobs at risk. Compliance with the CPP would ultimately mean shutting down some of the coal plants in ND, stranding millions of dollars in assets, and replacing that power supply with renewable energy and natural gas sources. As a result of these changes, Minnkota has forecasted that wholesale rates could increase 40 to 60 percent; CCEC members could see rates increase by $30 million annually. This would have a significant impact on our local and state economy. Our members on fixed or low incomes would likely be impacted the most. Businesses that use large amounts of electricity will have to pass those costs on in the goods and services they sell, making their products less competitive on a regional, national and global market. Currently the U.S. Supreme Court has placed a stay on the CCP rule. This fall, nine of eleven judges of the D.C. Circuit Court will review the rule to determine the CPP’s fate, then the rule will likely be appealed and end up in the Supreme Court in 2017 or 2018. The next President of the U.S. will have a HUGE impact on our future power supply and cost. As an industry we would like to continue to use coal as a power source because it is cheap and abundant, but we understand the public desire to reduce carbon emissions. Promising technologies are being developed to capture and sequester carbon dioxide (CO2). Although a significant cost (billions), these technologies appear to be working. The Allam Cycle, a process of gasifying lignite coal to produce synthetic natural gas, also shows promise. We thank all legislative candidates for taking time to visit with us and for their commitment to serving the great state of North Dakota. To our members: please commit to voting this fall, as it is your right and privilege of living in this great nation.
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Highline Notes Volume 74, Number 8
features
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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Cass County Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr. usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
Writer Peter Koepp, pkoepp@kwh.com Designer Jocelyn Hovland, jhovland@kwh.com Printer Forum Communications Printing Board of Directors Wendy Loucks, Chairman Russell Berg, Vice Chairman Marcy Svenningsen, Secretary Jeff Triebold, Treasurer Douglas Anderson Sid Berg John Froelich Glenn Mitzel Steve Swiontek Executive Staff Marshal Albright, President/CEO Jodi Bullinger, Vice President of Engineering and Operations Paul Matthys, Vice President of Member and Energy Services Chad Sapa, Vice President of Corporate Services and CFO Tim Sanden, Vice President of Information Technology and CIO Highline Notes (USPS 244-740) is published monthly except for July by Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc., 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104 Periodicals postage paid at Fargo, North Dakota 58104, and at additional mailing offices. Subscription Rate: 28¢/month. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Highline Notes, 3312 42nd St. S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104. © Copyright Cass County Electric Cooperative 2016. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Contact us Billing questions/ start or stop service: 701-356-4430 or 888-277-4422 Emergency or Power Outage: 701-356-4499 or 888-277-4424 Other questions: 701-356-4400 or 800-248-3292 Call before you dig: 800-795-0555 or 811 Information about the cooperative, articles of incorporation, bylaws and more can be found at www.kWh.com. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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programs & services SERVING OUR MEMBERS THROUGH SAFETY, INTEGRITY, INNOVATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY.
Environmental Impact As a local company, nearly all of our employees live in our service territory. That means our work affects us and our families just as it does the rest of our members. It’s reasons like this that community service and environmental stewardship are at the forefront of our operations at Cass County Electric Cooperative. In the last decade, Minnkota Power Cooperative, which supplies power to CCEC and 10 other co-ops, has invested $425 million in emissions upgrades at our coal-based power plants. These investments have been successful, with some emissions being reduced by as much as 95 percent. Wind currently comprises 29 percent (and will be increasing to 35 percent by 2017) of Minnkota’s generation capacity. Another nine percent of the generation capacity comes from the Garrison hydroelectric dam on Lake Sakakawea. We supported the landfill gas extraction system at the Fargo landfill, which collects the naturally occurring gases produced by the breakdown of solid waste and converts it to electricity via a special generator. We even launched Prairie Sun Community Solar, the state’s first community solar program, which generates energy credits for participating CCEC members. When it comes to environmental responsibility, we’re talking about our own backyard. As one of seven states that meets federal ambient air quality standards, we have it pretty good here in North Dakota, and we do our part to make sure that remains true. 4 Highline Notes September 2016
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Power Mix 59% Coal 29% Wind 9% Hydro 3% Other
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Member Services Energy Review
Looking to learn the cause behind high energy use in your home or business? CCEC offers on-site walk-throughs with an assessment and analysis of the energy characteristics of your space. This review will give you the information you need to help you manage your energy costs and make changes that can impact your energy consumption. For more details, call our energy management team at 800.248.3292.
Off-Peak Programs
CCEC’s off-peak programs offer participating members lower rates in exchange for managing their electricity use during times of high energy demand, such as extremely cold winter days. The most popular off-peak option is dual heat, where a member’s primary heat source is electric, but they also have a backup source, such as propane or fuel oil. The majority of the time, the member is able to use the electric heat as desired, but if energy demand is high, CCEC is able to automatically switch the member to their backup heat source.
Off-Peak Rebates
We are currently offering up to $600 in incentives for installing new heating systems and up to $500 for 100+ gallon water heaters on our off-peak program. To be eligible for incentives, all systems must have qualified backup, be new equipment, and be controlled on the off-peak program. Credits will be applied to electric bill after visit from CCEC technician. These one-time incentives are in addition to the discounted off-peak electric rate. Call our energy management team at 800.248.3292 to learn more about off-peak or incentives.
Community Support Operation Round Up
Since organizing our Operation Round Up program in 1993, Cass County Electric Cooperative members and employees have raised over $2.5 million that has gone back into the community to help individuals and organizations in need. When you participate, your monthly electric bill is rounded up to the nearest dollar, an estimated average of $6.00 each year — a small amount to help worthy causes in our region. These funds are used for crucial needs such as food, shelter, clothing, health care, emergency services and education for members of our community.
$92,035 ORU (OPERATION ROUND UP)
funds given to non-profits and individuals in need so far in 2016
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Community Support Continued... Youth Tour
Each summer, two high school students from schools on Cass County Electric Cooperative’s system join 1,600 other students from around the nation in Washington, D.C. for a week of touring museums and memorials, visiting with their state’s congressional delegation, and learning history, character building, and the cooperative business model. Education is a fundamental principle of electric co-ops, and the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has been giving students firsthand opportunities to learn about history and the democratic process for more than 50 years.
Scholarships
Each year, Cass County Electric Cooperative, with matching grant money from CoBank, sponsors 13 $1,000 scholarships for local high school students through North Dakota Dollars for Scholars and the West Fargo Area Scholarship Fund. As a cooperative, CCEC places a high priority on education. It is our hope that these scholarships may encourage students to continue along the path to higher education.
Volunteering
We support various causes through donations every year, but sometimes what’s needed just as much as money is good, old-fashioned hard work. CCEC employees work at the Great Plains Food Bank, Emergency Food Pantry, and Meals on Wheels on a regular basis. We’re proud to help these organizations to provide meals for people who need them in our region. As a part of our rural development efforts, we support improvement projects for various parks in the western part of our service territory. Recent projects have included Little Yellowstone Park, Clausen Springs Recreation Area, Fort Ransom State Park, and the North Country Trail.
Local Events
During the year, Cass County Electric Cooperative sponsors events to show our appreciation for those in our community. Every July during the Red River Valley Fair, Friday’s admission price is on us from 11AM to 1PM. CCEC members can get discounted admission all week by showing their Co-op Connections card. For one day in September, bring the family out to the Red River Zoo and let us worry about the tickets! We cover the cost of admission for the day while you enjoy exhibits and animal demonstrations. Our contractor appreciation brat feed in July has grown in popularity each year, too. We host this event as a thank-you to the hundreds of contractors we work with to bring electrical service to local homes and businesses. During the 2016 brat feed, we grilled and served nearly 1,000 brats!
Speakers Bureau
We offer speakers for a variety of topics focusing on energy, safety, and educational subjects. Examples include energy conservation and management for your home, commercial or industrial applications, electric cooperative history, electrical safety, and renewable energy. Our speakers have presented to a wide variety of audiences and can be requested by calling 701.356.4535.
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Technology Mobile Notifications
With our modern dependence on digital technology, Cass County Electric Cooperative offers services to keep members in the loop. Text and email notifications are available for power outages, account issues, and load control information. Power outage and account notifications are automatically sent to all members with valid cellphone numbers listed on their accounts – we encourage you to let us know if your phone number changes. To request load control notifications, contact our energy management team at 800.248.3292.
SmartHub
There’s an app for just about everything today, and if it doesn’t exist now, it’s surely in development. These programs are making every facet of life mobile and more convenient. If you were to ask about an app for your electric account, well, you might know where we’re going with this – there’s an app for that too. It’s called SmartHub and it’s available for Apple and Android mobile devices, but you can also use SmartHub on any regular web browser. With SmartHub, you can manage your CCEC account – make payments, elect to go paperless, contact us with questions, and stay up to date with the latest information from CCEC. Interested in knowing exactly how much electricity you’re using? Through SmartHub, you can see your energy use in daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly segments. Compare bills to see how one month’s energy use differs from the next. Use the hourly segments to see the part of the day you use the most to learn how your appliances contribute to your bill. SmartHub serves as a one-stop spot for all things CCEC, with links to our website, social media accounts, live outage viewer, and newsletters. Have a question about a bill? Contact us directly through SmartHub and we’ll get back to you shortly. SmartHub puts control of your monthly electric bill into your hands.
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Looking to the next generation
PRICE DROP! The prices of Prairie Sun Community Solar have been lowered significantly. CCEC received grant funds from the North Dakota State Energy Program and the U.S. Department of Energy resulting in a 58 percent reduction in the cost to purchase solar credits. How much does it cost to participate? CCEC members can purchase the output of a half panel for $350 up front or the output of a full panel for $700 up front. 24 month payment plans are available for both half and full panel purchases. Residential members may purchase output of up to two panels, subject to limitations. How much credit will I receive? The rated power output per solar panel(s) allotted to each member is divided by the rated output for the entire array. This is then multiplied by the array’s total power production each month, resulting in each member’s monthly kWh credit. One full panel is projected to provide a credit of 10 - 45 kWh per month, meaning your credit will likely vary from month to month because of weather and time of year. Based on today’s electric rate, the average solar credit from one panel will come to around $35 per year. Credits will be calculated based on the current rate, so if rates increase, your solar credit will too. How can I participate? Complete and return the form on the next page to reserve your panel(s) and become part of North Dakota’s first community solar project. Questions or concerns? Visit kwh.com/solar for more information about Prairie Sun Community Solar. Here you can also direct questions to CCEC representatives and complete an electronic reservation form instead of a mail-in one. The number of available panels is limited; reserve yours today!
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Panel Reservation Form
Cass County Electric Cooperative is proud to present the latest milestone in our steady pursuit of renewable energy innovation. Our 102 kW solar array, named Prairie Sun Community Solar, is set to be built in south Fargo and will be the first community solar project in the state of North Dakota. PSC Solar will consist of 324 photovoltaic solar panels available exclusively to CCEC members.
Member Information: Name: ________________________________________________________________ Service Address: ______________________________________________________ Account Number: ______________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________ State: ___________ Please tear along this line and return to CCEC
Zip Code: _______________ Telephone Number: ___________________________ Email Address: ________________________________________________________ Panel Information:
Panel production (energy) credit purchase options: half or full panel output (limit of two panels worth of output for residential members and four panels worth of output for commercial members). A full panel is projected to provide an average bill credit of approximately 10 - 45 kWh to your bill each month depending on the solar power production. As electric rates increase over time, so will the value of your monthly credit.
Please indicate the number of panels and payment option for your purchase: ______ 1/2 panel, $350 up front purchase ______ 1/2 panel payment plan, $15 per month for 24 months, payable on the electric bill ______ Full panel, $700 up front purchase ______ Full panel payment plan, $30 per panel per month for 24 months, payable on the electric bill By signing below, you are notifying Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) of your intent to purchase the energy output of the number of panels indicated above, subject to meeting the qualifications of “Prairie Sun Community Solar” energy credit agreement and panel availability. You are not committing to the purchase of any panel output until such time that you sign the Prairie Sun Community Solar “Energy Credit Agreement.” CCEC will review your agreement to determine if you meet the rate requirements and will provide you with written or electronic notification regarding such determination within 30 days of receipt of your agreement.
**Please do not submit payment at this time** Member’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________ Joint Account Member Signature: ___________________________Date:________
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COLORING CONTEST
Color the image below for a chance to be on the cover of CCEC’s holiday card and our December Issue of Highline Notes! Return to Cass County Electric Cooperative by November 1. Please include your name and phone number as well as your child’s name and age. Direct questions to Jocelyn at 701.356.4526 or jhovland@kwh.com.
Name: Parents:
Age & Grade: Address:
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tech led lighting
You may have heard by now that light-emitting diodes (LED) are the lights of the future. For a few years now, utilities and environmental advocates have been encouraging the use of more efficient lighting in both residential and commercial settings. As your old bulbs have burned out, perhaps you’ve even switched a few of them to those curly compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). It’s true that CFLs use roughly 75 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, and CFLs typically last six to 15 times longer than incandescents. However, when it comes to efficiency, the real winners are LEDs.
“The price point for LED lighting has significantly dropped over the past two years and the quality of LEDs has dramatically improved,” says Paul Matthys, vice president of member and energy services.
In fact, it’s possible to find Energy Star-approved 60W equivalent LED bulbs for under $3 per bulb today. With their sharp increase in efficiency, LED bulbs have the potential to quickly recoup their up-front cost. This is clearly evidenced in commercial settings, where facilities may require thousands of lights.
In a recent lighting analysis, Matthys determined that one Fargo business could slash the amount of energy used for lighting by more than 50 percent by switching from fluorescent tube lights to LEDs. Despite the commercial-grade LEDs costing nearly three times more than the fluorescent lights, it was estimated that the superior lifespan and efficiency and reduced maintenance costs of the LEDs would provide the business a payback in less than two years.
LEDs take efficiency even further than CFLs — comparable LED bulbs use 80 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. LED bulbs are also rated to last 25 times longer than standard incandescents. As an indicator, LED lights stay cool to the touch when used, meaning they efficiently turn electricity into light. Both incandescent and CFL bulbs will feel warm after being used. In fact, the energy used by an incandescent bulb primarily generates heat, and light is merely a byproduct.
“If you are using high-intensity discharge (HID) or T12 fluorescent lighting in your business, it is time to look at converting to LEDs,” says Matthys. Not all LEDs are created equal, and it’s important to note that lighting scenarios, and thus potential savings, may vary by location. Businesses looking to reduce lighting costs are encouraged to contact Cass County Electric Cooperative for a consult.
If you’ve heard all of this before and haven’t switched to using LEDs, it’s likely because of cost. Though significantly more efficient, LEDs have traditionally been more expensive to purchase, but that is quickly changing. www.kwh.com
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food RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN Email to ccec@kwh.com or mail to: Cass County Electric Cooperative; Highline Notes 3312 42nd St S, Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104
These recipes include a dash of electricity. Pork and Sweet Potato Stew Carol S. Hutchison
Ingredients:
2 ½ - 3 lb. pork loin, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground pepper 3 - 4 Tbsps. all-purpose flour 3 Tbsps. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 14 oz. can chicken broth 10 oz. bottle apple cranberry juice 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces 1-2 Tbsps. snipped fresh sage Grated fresh nutmeg
Preparation:
Sprinkle pork cubes with ½ tsp salt and pepper. Place flour in large bowl; add pork and toss to coat. In a 5 - 6 quart Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium high heat. Add half of the pork cubes, brown on all sides. Remove from Dutch oven. Repeat with 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining pork cubes. Remove pork from Dutch oven. Add remaining olive oil to Dutch oven along with chopped onion and celery; cook 5 - 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic. Sprinkle with remaining flour; stir to coat. Slowly stir in chicken broth, apple cranberry juice and 1 cup water. Return pork to Dutch oven; add sweet potatoes and sage. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook 20 - 25 minutes or until potatoes and pork are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, top with nutmeg and fresh sage leaves (if desired).
Eggless Zucchini Brownies Darlene Weshnevski, Tower City
Ingredients:
1/2 C vegetable oil 1 1/2 C sugar 1 Tbsps. vanilla 2 C all-purpose flour 1/2 C cocoa 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 C shredded zucchini (drain if watery) 1/2 C chopped nuts (if desired)
Preparation:
Combine vegetable oil, sugar and vanilla in bowl and cream for 2 minutes. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and zucchini. Mix together. Batter is thick, spoon into a 9 x 13" greased pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Very chewy. Can be frosted if desired.
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photo NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH YOUR EYES We look forward to publishing member photos that encompass anything North Dakota. Email your photos for publication to ccec@kwh.com in a high-resolution format along with the first and last name of the photographer.
Mary Bond, Fargo
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For sale: Gas can 2.5 gal. red plastic $9; silver & glass coffee carafe $5; Dayton's Santa Bears 2 at $15 ea; classic navy blue men’s blazer w/ brass buttons, size 39/40, very nice cond. Not worn much. $15. 701.371.8161 Dark blue lift chair, very good cond, $300. Pd $800. 701.237.4266 Schwinn Airdyne bike, used very little. 701.282.0591
Teeter back swing, works great, 6 mos. old, seen on TV, really straightens the back, pd $300, asking $235 OBO. Pick up at my house, cash only. 701.293.7376 or 701.541.6712 Combination storm windows, aluminum, 2 new – 20 x 37H, $21 ea. 6 – 28 x 37, $23. 2 – 23 x 53H, $16 ea., 5 glass panes in heavy alum frame, 26 x 40, $70 all, ideal solar shop add on. Crank-out windows, $70 ea. 701.238.2315 Pacific diesel generator, electric start. Pacific gas generator, electric start. Gas air compressor. 2 - 2 row Allis cultivators. 1963 Thunderbird engine.
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John Deere 400 w/ 60” mower, frontend loader, roto-tiller, snow blower. John Deere 400 w/ 60” mower. Large set of mechanic’s tools w/ cabinet & chest. 701.478.4951 or 701.238.4951 Free upright piano, very good shape, you haul it. 701.282.4517 John Deere 2008 riding lawn mower Model LA135. 42" deck. New battery, belts, spark plugs & valve cover gaskets. Good on fuel. Runs great. Asking $1,200. Pics available. 701.793.4324 or rhffinley@aol.com Craftsman 3/4” driver set, 19 piece w/ ratchet, like new, $200. 701.282.0554 Cherrywood TV cabinet, built by Braaten Cabinets, W-33”, H-51”, D-23”, excellent repurpose possibility such as a wine cabinet, $100. Custom-finished oak entry table, W-28”, H-28”, D-8”, excellent cond. $50. 701.293.8564 DR wood chipper 1450 series. Chips up to 3” capacity, 12” X 18” hopper for shedding ¾” branches. Used twice. $1,500. 701.238.9549 Portable bar & 2 swivel stools. Perfect for man cave, garage, family room. Bar has padded front that matches stools. Butcher-block color/design. Excellent condition. Pics avail. 701.290.6635 Golf bag travel cover, Datrek EZ Glide all weather waterproof, excellent condition, $40. 701.261.1836 2007 GMC Yukon SLT. 5.3L V8. 116k mi. Black w/black interior. Heated leather seats, power moonroof, 4WD, navigation, newer tires & shocks, quad seats, remote start, power liftgate, backup camera, tow package, transferable warranty. $15,500. 701.552.0245 www.kwh.com
Early 1960's IHC industrial crawler w/ loader. Has been gone thru from top to bottom. Very good cond. Ag style crawler of similar make to go with, can be made to run or used as parts. 701.361.1933
2008 Newmar Cypress fifth-wheel camper model 35KSRL, length 39’, 3 electric slides. Excellent cond, clean, non-smokers. King-size bed, separate clothes washer & dryer. Central air, central vac, fireplace, 17’ power awning. Pics avail. Fargo area. $45,000. 701.527.3701 Lightly used Precor EFX 5.23 elliptical cross trainer. Polar heart rate belt, multiuser. Floor mat. Can deliver & assemble. Asking $1,200 OBO. 701.280.1186 1998 Saturn SC2 Coupe. 127k miles, runs & drives pretty well, could use some TLC. $1,500 OBO. 701.882.3472 Electric fireplace by Dimplex, golden oak color, 43" H, 53" W, 17" D, $390 OBO. RV cover, Expedition, new in box, fits 26‘ travel trailer, $120. 701.282.8540 or 701.367.0115 1993 Buick Park Avenue 241k miles $750. Ford 2008 Crown Vic 141k $2,700. Pics avail, carlsrud@ictc.com or 701.749.2501 or 701.893.5584 Remington Model 742 .30-06 Carbine $425, Remington Model 742 .30-06 Rifle $400, Remington Model 7400 .30-06 Rifle $475. 701.238.2530 Used tires: two 14.9x30, $500/pair; one 8x24, $50; one 9x24, $65; one 13.6x28, $80. Some SC Case parts. 701.282.8284 Tiara II mid-arm quilting machine, includes table, extra bobbins & needles, books, thread & rulers. Works great & still has Gold Standard warranty! Asking $4,500. 701.793.2803
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IH 241 round baler, IH 46 square baler, 3 calf hutches, 2 automatic hog feeders (50 bu), feed wagon 80 bu w/ tarp. A 6'x16'x7' gooseneck stock trailer. 701.636.4858 or 701.430.1964 2- 30" metal bar stools w/ padded seats, $35 for both. 16" stand fan w/remote $30, cash. 701.212.3523 Pull behind log splitter, splits up to 2' diameter logs, single axle, PTO driven, hydro. cylinder & ram pivot upright, $1,000 OBO; 3 horse slant gooseneck trailer w/tack room & front living quarters, $9,000. 701.347.4706 Full weight bench including chest press bar, weight plates, dumbbell bars, & hand weights. $50. Pics avail. 701.799.6620 Classic 1986 Ford F-150 2x4, 4.0 liter, inline 6, heavy hitch tow package, new Firestone Destination LE Tires & Eagle Rims, tool box, bedliner, always stored inside, very good condition, $5,000. Weider Pro exercise equipment $75; canning jars: quarts $4/dozen, pints $3/ dozen. 701.277.1773 RBW Li’l Rock’r 15K 5th wheel hitch $150; 4 Dexter 17-143 15x5JJ Trailer Wheels - $80; Fanon Pro Power 20 PA amplifier - $25; Sound Stream SPL15 speaker - $25. 701.446.8271 or bo60@ midco.net 1908 Aeolian Player Piano, previously reconditioned, then refinished. Fully
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complete piano, some work required. Hate to let it go but unable to keep it. Must pick up or arrange delivery. Make an offer. 701.238.8382
2006 GMC Sierra LT, 2500HD diesel, 128k mi, black. 5740 Kubota loader, cab heat/AC, radio, loaded, 700 hrs. Both kept inside, very clean. 701.238.3877
Stamp’in Up Big Shot, never used still in box, also stamping supplies, various stamps, card stock, etc. All will be sold together $125 OBO. 701.306.6932
Large antique child’s tricycle. 30” tall from bottom of front wheel to top of handle bars. Front wheel is approximately 19” tall & rear 11.5” tall. Rims have lots of spokes. Unique but needs a little TLC. Asking $50. 701.866.8841
Round oak table & 6 chairs, 48” extends to 96” $400. RCA 5-disc CD changer w/ remote $50. Jigglin George Exerciser w/ manual $35. 7 Ducks Unlimited caps $5 ea. 701.540.5767 2011 Honda Scooter, model PCX, 400 mi, $2,500. Cherry Thomasville armoire, $1,000. Buffet w/ granite top, $800. 7 sectional leather couch w/ reclining seats, $1500. Dark walnut queen bedroom set, dresser, chest, night stands, $1,200. B&W 5th wheel hitch. 701.570.3664
Barnett Quad 400 crossbow, quiver, arrows, crank, 4mm scope, red dot, pin sights, and accessories. 701.532.0255 ‘86 MirroCraft 16’ boat, 48hp Evinrude motor, fish finder, GPS, Minnkota trolling motor, live well, on an EZ Loader trailer, $2,900. 701.261.1553 Weathered barnwood, different lengths. 701.320.4054
Cabrio W/D set. 4 yrs. old, excellent condition. $500. 701.866.4040. Leave msg.
Fireplace wood (mixed hardwood). Reasonably priced. Fargo area. 701.361.8229
Overton’s 25 gal. Fuel Daddy w/ handoperated pump kit, like new, $350. 6’ Lorenz rear mount snow blower. Boat lift w/ 21’ canopy on 4 wheels. Valley City. 701.845.4851
Wanted: Motorcycles & ATV's. All makes & models. All years. Any condition will be considered. Let me know what you have. 701.361.7289
Small squares wheat straw, $2.50 ea. Delivery avail at reasonable rates for larger quantities. 10 mi south of Fargo. 701.371.4710
Yakima or Thule car top carrier. 701.293.0805
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VALLEY CITY
Tuesday, October 4 5:30 p.m. meal | 6:00 p.m. meeting Dacotah Pavilion, Chautauqua Park 933 12th St NE, Valley City
FARGO
Tuesday, October 11 5:30 p.m. meal | 6:00 p.m. meeting Holiday Inn Convention Center 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo
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